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L770 KDA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,953 mi
Last recorded149,953 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL770 KDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 149,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 149,237 miles

rear discs surface rust but operation ok

Fail 28 Jan 2011 149,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear discs surface rust but operation ok

Fail 9 Feb 2010

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010
Pass 5 Feb 2009 129,841 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 123,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,051 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 108,051 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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L770 KDA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L770 KDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L770 KDA registered?

L770 KDA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L770 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L770 KDA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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